There is an ancient saying, famous among men, that thou shouldst not judge fully of a man's life before he dieth, whether it should be called blest or wretched.

Shame brings no advantage in misfortunes, for silence (of the accused) is the ally of the speaker.

A trifle is often pregnant with high importance; the prudent man neglects no circumstance.

There is a time when even justice brings harm.

The end excuses any evil.

A man who deals in fairness with his own, he can make manifest justice in the state.

I have no desire to suffer twice, in reality and then in retrospect.